Washington Press, 1880
Overview
The A. B. Taylor Washington iron hand press was built in New York circa 1880. The Washington style of hand press was patented by Samuel Rust in New York in 1821. Designed to be much lighter in weight than other presses of the time, Rust's Washington press was soon copied by other manufacturers including R. Hoe and Company, whom A. B. Taylor worked for from 1822-1842 before forming his own manufacturing company. A. B. Taylor went on to manufacture various styles of presses, including this Washington press.
Dates
- Creation: 1880
Creator
- A. B. Taylor & Co. (Manufacturer, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers, but must be handled and used with the supervision of a curator.
Extent
24.38 square feet Item(s) ; 78 x 45 inches
Language
From the Collection: English
Bibliography
James Moran, "Printing Presses: History and Development from the Fifteenth Century to Modern Times," Berkeley: University of California Press, 1973.
Physical Facet
style: hand press
Physical Facet
material: cast iron, elements in steel and wood, with brass finials; tympan and frisket frame are 20th-century modern parts
Physical Facet
bed dimensions: 37 x 25.75 in.
Physical Facet
platen dimensions: 33.25 x 22.125 in.
Physical Facet
inside chase dimensions: 17.25 x 20.25 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Cary Graphic Arts Collection Repository
